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Chris Herring’s 2022–23 NBA Awards Ballot

From Rookie of the Year to MVP, here are all of this season’s awards picks.

Sports Illustrated

Stephen Silas reflects on leaving Rockets, wants best for his players

“All I have ever wanted for those young men is to be put on a road to success,” Stephen Silas told @BigSargeSportz after his final #Rockets game. “No matter if it is with me or not.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rafael Stone sees Rockets as attractive destination, blasts culture critics

“I think this is a very attractive situation,” Rafael Stone says of Houston’s coaching vacancy. “Based on my phone ringing today, I think a lot of other people do, too.” #Rockets

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Key takeaways as Rafael Stone explains departure of Stephen Silas, new Rockets coaching search

#Rockets GM Rafael Stone met with the media Monday to discuss Houston’s coaching search and its decision to part ways with Stephen Silas. Here’s our look at key takeaways.

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Rockets confirm departure of Stephen Silas, thank him for his service

The #Rockets made the departure of Stephen Silas official Monday, with general manager Rafael Stone thanking him for three seasons of work.

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Ime Udoka reportedly in the mix for Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets head coaching jobs

Per reports, "prominent candidates in the Rockets' search will be former Celtics coach Ime Udoka."

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rockets gain more clarity on 2023 NBA draft picks, but coin flips await

Houston is closer to learning its first-round pick slots, but tiebreaker coin flips involving the #Rockets and Spurs — along with the Clippers and two other teams — are necessary.

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Rockets Considering Several Candidates to Replace Stephen Silas, per Report

Houston parted ways with its head coach after three seasons on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated

Rockets finish 2022-23 season on winning streak behind rookies Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason

#Rockets rookies Jabari Smith and Tari Eason flourished Sunday in Washington as Houston (22-60) finished its 2022-23 season with three straight wins and four of five, overall.

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Report: Rockets targeting Ime Udoka, Kenny Atkinson, Frank Vogel, Nick Nurse, Scott Brooks as coach

With a premium placed on proven coaching experience, Ime Udoka, Kenny Atkinson, Frank Vogel, Nick Nurse, and Scott Brooks are among the top candidates to replace Stephen Silas. #Rockets

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rockets Reportedly Make Decision on Coach Stephen Silas After Three Seasons

Houston finished as the worst team in the Western Conference for the third year in row.

Sports Illustrated

Rockets at Wizards: Sunday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Sunday’s 2022-23 finale at Washington could be the end of the road in Houston for Stephen Silas, whose #Rockets enter with three wins in their last four games.

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As Kevin Porter Jr. sits out finale, Rockets gain more salary cap room for 2023 offseason

With Kevin Porter Jr. (sore right knee) sitting out Sunday’s 2022-23 finale, the #Rockets will have approximately $2.4 million more in salary cap space this offseason.

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Alperen Sengun grabs career-high 21 rebounds as Rockets edge Hornets

Led by a career-high 21 rebounds from Alperen Sengun, the #Rockets won their second straight game and third of four, overall, on Friday night in Charlotte. Their season finale is Sunday.

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Report: Rockets plan to part ways with Stephen Silas next week

“Barring a last-second change, I expect the #Rockets to move on, very soon, from Stephen Silas as head coach,” says Houston Chronicle columnist Brian T. Smith.

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Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. grateful for time with Stephen Silas

“He helped me to be grounded and helped me be comfortable with being uncomfortable,” Kevin Porter Jr. says of his bond with #Rockets coach Stephen Silas. “He is a dope person.”

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Rockets at Hornets: Friday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Can Stephen Silas make a late push to keep his job? With weekend games in Charlotte and Washington, it certainly can’t hurt if Houston finishes 2022-23 on a winning streak.

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Rockets guard Josh Christopher appreciates Kevin Porter Jr. sacrificing his playing time

“Throughout this whole season, KPJ has had my back,” Josh Christopher says. “I was definitely honored and really appreciative that he would let me rock like that. That was love.”

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Stephen Silas sees growth, maturity in Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr.

In an upset of Denver, Kevin Porter Jr. volunteered to stay on the sidelines so the #Rockets could ride Josh Christopher’s hot hand. “That is big-time maturity and growth,” Stephen Silas says.

The Guardian - US

‘I had to seek therapy’: what happens when an NBA career ends before its time?

Kenneth Faried’s talent earned him a slot on the Team USA roster and a $50m contract. But he found himself on the outside as NBA tactics changed

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Alperen Sengun outduels Nikola Jokic as Rockets blast Nuggets

“I thought Alpi had the best defensive game of his career,” Stephen Silas says of Alperen Sengun’s night versus Nikola Jokic and Denver. “He did an amazing job. I was proud of him.” #Rockets

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In 32-point outburst, Jalen Green takes over late as Rockets shock Nuggets

Jalen Green (+27 in 39 minutes) bounced back from a bad third quarter with a dominant fourth as the #Rockets upset Denver in their home finale. “He can really, really score,” Stephen Silas says.

The Denver Post

Nuggets fumble chance at clinching No. 1 seed, fall flat against Rockets

HOUSTON — Nikola Jokic wandered over to his chair on the visiting bench and tossed his towel down in frustration.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Report: Rafael Stone returning for fourth season as Rockets general manager

Rafael Stone is set to return in 2023-24 for a fourth season as #Rockets general manager, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. The fate of Stephen Silas is less clear.

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Stephen Silas acknowledges uncertain future with Rockets

Stephen Silas hasn't heard from the #Rockets about his future: “I have a three-year contract, and this is the last home game of my three years. Whatever happens, happens after this.”

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